Betty Lou Barker

May 21, 2013

Betty Lou Barker, 84, of Parkersburg, died on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at her home.

She was born Dec. 12, 1928, in Parkersburg, to the late John L. and Ada Stanley Anderson. Betty retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield as a record keeper in 1984. After retirement, her hobby was creating floral arrangements. She enjoyed keeping her home spotless and spending time with her dog Shyla.

She is survived by two granddaughters, Maya Brookover (William) of Parkersburg and Miranda Bolin (Herb) of Athens, Ohio; one grandson, Dennis James Reed of Deltona, Fla.; four great-grandsons, Christopher Brookover of Parkersburg, Wesley Brookover of Ravenswood, Kyle Bolin of Athens and Devin Bolin of Athens; and one great-great-grandchild, Jaden Brookover of Parkersburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Sonja McClung; and one great-granddaughter, Jessica Brookover.